# Locals.com vs Paligram

The clearest difference is rating: Locals.com at 4.7 against Paligram's 2.0. Locals.com also leads on ratings volume (42K vs 4) and review sentiment (53% vs 38%). Paligram's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Locals.com sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Paligram asks for nothing beyond the download.

Locals.com holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Locals.com has 42K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Locals.com's written reviews are positive against 38% of Paligram's.

Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, Paligram fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Locals.com | Paligram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localscom/id1511032007/reviews)** | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paligram/id6702027385/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **42K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **52.9% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#148** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Locals Technology Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768300702) | [BashSquare Korlatolt Felelossegu Tarsasag](https://appshunter.io/developer/1717443439) |

## What reviewers say

### Locals.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localscom/id1511032007)

**Currently charting:** #148 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect directly with creators and communities you admire. This platform prioritizes user control and creator ownership, offering features like live streaming, community feeds, and content libraries. Support creators independently without algorithmic interference.

**Highlights:** Direct creator support, Algorithm-free content feeds, Creator data ownership, Live streaming with chat, Community feeds and posts, Content libraries (video/audio)

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly: 50 coins + 20 bonus | $7.99 | per month |
| 20 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 150 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 200 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 210 Coins | $20.99 | one-time |
| 300 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 360 Coins | $35.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Real news and uncensored content
- 🙌 Freedom of speech and expression
- 🔒 Secure and censorship-free platform
- 💡 Innovative community-driven model
- 🚀 Steadily improving with updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with technical issues
- 🤔 Difficult to navigate and find content
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔍 Limited search and discovery features
- 🔇 Inconsistent audio/video playback

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Disappearing notifications
- Orientation issues on iPad
- Inconsistent audio/video sync
- Unreliable live stream playback

**Requested features**

- Download option for offline viewing
- Better nested comments and community management
- Improved integration with Rumble platform
- Customizable notification settings
- Picture-in-picture mode for video playback


### Paligram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paligram/id6702027385)

A secure messaging and community app focused on privacy and user control. Connect with friends, join interest-based groups, and participate in events within a modern, user-friendly interface. The beta version emphasizes core features and user feedback for future evolution.

**Highlights:** Secure, encrypted messaging, Community-driven interest groups, Event-based conversations, Clean, modern interface, User control over data, Beta version with evolving features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Locals.com free?

Locals.com is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Paligram free?

Paligram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Locals.com or Paligram?

Locals.com is rated higher. Locals.com averages 4.7 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while Paligram averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Locals.com or Paligram have ads?

Neither Locals.com nor Paligram shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Locals.com or Paligram?

Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, and Paligram fortnightly. Most recently, Locals.com was updated on October 18, 2026 and Paligram on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*